SAN ANGELO ISD reports lower utility costs after energy program changes
District energy staff reported about a 12% drop in daily utility costs and a roughly 10% drop in electric usage versus recent years, attributing savings to scheduling, new thermostats and in-house energy management after ending an outside contract.
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District energy specialists told trustees that overall daily utilities costs across campuses are down about 12.4% compared with recent years and that electric usage is down roughly 10.4%, despite an increase of about 85,000 square feet of space in the district. Presenters attributed the improvement to schedule standardization, staggered equipment start times to avoid peak-demand charges, and replacement of old controllers with smart thermostats offering per-unit control and better diagnostics.
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